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Mortices

Morticers — sometimes called mortice machines — cut clean, square or rectangular holes in timber for traditional mortise and tenon joints. A square chisel and auger work together to give repeatable, accurate results that hand-cutting alone rarely matches for speed or consistency.

They are available in bench-mounted form for smaller or space-conscious workshops, and as heavier floor-standing models where throughput or timber section demands it. Common applications include door and window frames, staircases, and furniture framing — anywhere a strong mechanical joint is required.

If you are unsure which configuration suits your timber sizes, joint depths, or production volumes, talk to us. We are happy to help you specify the right machine without overbuying.

Wadkin Bursgreen chain morticing machine in teal, sitting on a wooden pallet in a workshop

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Fully refurbished teal Wadkin Bursgreen vibrating chisel mortiser on a wooden pallet in a workshop

Fully Refurbished Wadkin DM/V Vibrating Chisel Mortiser

What our customers say

A track record measured in twenty-year machines.

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"First class customer service, Ian and Henry know the equipment they sell inside out. Recently purchased a Falach 50 press and couldn't be more pleased, looking forward to installing under the extractor."

Philip Harding

IWM Client
"I have purchased a number of machines from International Woodworking Machinery over the years. They have always been a fantastic company to deal with from start to finish. Aftercare is exceptional, they really make you feel like a valued customer."

Freddie Armstrong

IWM Client
"We have purchased a wide belt sander, four sided planer and briquette press from IWM, each machine has been fantastic. Customer service is probably the best part about this company."

Freddie

Traditional Beams
"Highly recommend this company to any joinery or woodworking company requiring good quality woodworking machinery, Excellent service with good knowledge and advice readily available. fast and friendly service."

Harris & Son Joinery

IWM Client
"Excellent quality machine and excellent service. delivery was very quick and the machine was very well packaged. I would highly recommend IWM Ltd and I will definitely buy from them again."

Mark Saban

IWM Client
"The Soukup Crossline 650 is an unbelievable piece of equipment. Since its installation quality and productivity have both increased massively. The support has been excellent and IWM were great throughout the process. Highly recommend!"

Chris Duckworth

IWM Client
"Excellent experience dealing with IWM for our recent purchase of a Falach 50 Briquette machine. Henry spent a lot of time with me, at fairly short-notice, and I came away fully understanding the pros and cons of each machine and the type of briquettes they produce."

Chris Ashwin

IWM Client
"The Soukup Crossline 650 is an unbelievable piece of equipment. Since its installation quality and productivity have both increased massively. The support has been excellent and IWM were great throughout the process. Highly recommend!"

Chris Duckworth

IWM Client
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A simple process

A specification process built for capital decisions.

No hard sell. No commission targets. A consultative process refined over five decades of British woodworking.

01

Tell us what you're
trying to make.

A 30-minute call with a specialist. We ask about your throughput, your floor, your team and your timeline - not your budget.

02

Get a shortlist,
with reasoning.

Three to five machines, ranked. We explain the trade-offs - capacity, footprint, parts availability, payback - in plain English, in writing.

03

Invest with
confidence.

Site visit, finance options if needed, full commissioning, operator training, and a 12-month warranty. We don't disappear after the invoice.